Dave Halls | Insights
Insights on strategic communication, live music, and music learning.
Dave Halls | Insights
Insights on strategic communication, live music, and music learning.
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Contemporary Piano Lessons — Harmony, Groove and Creative Musicianship for Modern Players
Harmony, groove and creative musicianship for modern players Contemporary piano is a different kind of musical journey — one built...
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The Four Pillars of Music: A Simple Framework for Understanding How Music Works
Why music feels confusing (and why it doesn’t have to) Most musicians — especially self‑taught players — eventually hit a...
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A Parent’s Guide to Contemporary Piano for Teenagers
Key Takeaways Before diving in, here are a few important ideas worth keeping in mind: Contemporary piano is about becoming...
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The Adult’s Guide to Becoming a Contemporary Musician Through Piano
Adults can successfully learn contemporary piano and develop strong musicianship at any stage of life. Whether you’re starting for the...
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Music
A Parent’s Guide to Contemporary Piano for Teenagers
Key Takeaways Before diving in, here are a few important ideas worth keeping in mind: Contemporary piano is about becoming...
Read MoreThe Adult’s Guide to Becoming a Contemporary Musician Through Piano
Adults can successfully learn contemporary piano and develop strong musicianship at any stage of life. Whether you’re starting for the...
Read MoreCommunication
Planning Principle — Why Great Communicators Think Before They Create
The Big Answer The Planning Principle is one of the seven internal lenses that make up the Communicator’s Mindset —...
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Media Principle — Why Great Communicators Understand the Language of Mediums
The Big Answer The Media Principle is one of the seven internal lenses of the Communicator’s Mindset — but it’s...
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What Successful Adult Piano Students Tend To Do Differently
How To Stay Motivated When Learning Piano As An Adult
Song-Focused Learning vs Foundation-Focused Learning
Why Curiosity Is One of a Musician’s Greatest Assets
